Exploring The Monkey's Paw: A Short Story Analysis

What game were Mr. White and his son playing at the beginning of the story?

• Cards

• Backgammon

• Chess

• Checkers

Who introduced the monkey's paw to the White family?

• Mr. White

• Sergeant-Major Morris

• Herbert White

• Mrs. White

What was the first wish made by Mr. White?

• For a new house

• To be an emperor

• For good health

• For 200 pounds

How did Mr. White react when he made the first wish?

• He laughed

• He cried

• He saw a vision

• He felt the paw move

What news did the visitor from Maw and Meggins bring to the White family?

• Herbert got a promotion

• Herbert was injured

• Herbert was caught in the machinery

• Herbert won a lottery

How much compensation did the Whites receive for Herbert's death?

• 100 pounds

• 400 pounds

• 200 pounds

• 300 pounds

What did Mrs. White insist on wishing for after Herbert's death?

• A new house

• More money

• A new job for Mr. White

• Herbert to be alive again

How long had Herbert been dead when Mrs. White wanted to use the paw again?

• 3 days

• 5 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

What was Mr. White's final wish?

• For more money

• For peace

• For a new life

• For Herbert to rest in peace

What did the Whites hear after Mr. White made his final wish?

• Silence

• A scream

• A knock on the door

• A loud crash